Student Visa
Prospective students who wish to pursue higher education in Pakistan can apply for a 2-year Student Visa.
Application Type
You can apply for two types of visas online :
First Time (New) : You can apply for a new visa if you do not possess a valid Pakistan visa.
Extension : You can apply for a visa extension if you posses a valid Pakistan visa and you are residing in Pakistan.
Eligibility
- Citizens of countries listed here are eligible to apply for this visa.
Required Documents
- Photograph
- Passport
- Admission/Bonafide letter
- NOC from HEC/Economic Affairs Division/IPC/Health Ministry/Education Ministry
- For Entry visa: NOC from the concerned Government
- For Extension: NOC from concerned embassy in Pakistan of students country
- Sponsorship/Bank Statement in case of accompanying family)
- You are required to upload proof of legal residence, in case you are not present in your home country and are applying for visa from a third country, it’s a mandatory requirement! The document can be uploaded in the supporting document type: Other
- In Case of Extension– Please upload proof of Valid Pakistani Visa for which you are seeking Extension and Entry Stamp on your Passport in the supporting document type: Other
Duration and Validity
- A Study Visa is granted for 2 years
In case of extension, please make sure that you have a valid Pakistani Visa and are residing in Pakistan as well.
Processing Time
Issuance of Visa is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan.
- 4 Weeks (Working Days – First Time Entry)
- 4 Weeks (Working Days – Visa Extension)
Please Note: : If the application is Sent Back for Review to the Applicant, the set processing time will be applicable again (The processing time will re-start from the date of re-submission of application).
The Application will stand cancelled if applicant doesn’t resubmit his/her application in Seven (7) days from the date of application sent for review.
The Application will stand cancelled if applicant doesn’t resubmit his/her application in Seven (7) days from the date of application sent for review.